Word Origin & History

inform early 14c., "to train or instruct in some specific subject," from L. informare "to shape, form, train, instruct, educate," from in- "into" + forma "form." Sense of "report facts or news" first recorded late 14c. Informative "instructive" is from 1650s. Informer "one who gives information against another" (especially in ref. to law-breaking) is from c.1500.

Example Sentences for informed

You informed me, just now, that you are an ex-naval officer.

I went back to the wharf, and informed Captain Blastblow of the wishes of the party.

Had he been informed that the Tashi Lama was really expecting me?

"That's for you and your family to rub against," he informed Mrs. Pig.

They received it, and informed the wife of the arrival of her husband.

Having been informed that he was to go to Madrid, Joseph obeyed, but he did not like it.

We have been informed that the disaster had been most severe.

Of this circumstance Captain Cook was not informed at the time.

The good woman, more joyous than ever, informed him of the last vision.